LONDON: Limkokwing University successfully closes London Fashion Week 2019 with a dazzling array of clothes featuring Malaysian traditional texture imbued with international flavors.
The fourth collection from Limkokwing University’s student designers bowed out on Sunday, February 17 at Freemasons Hall with a celebration reflecting internationalism in Asia’s most globalised university.
Recognised faces in London’s fashion community, fashion editors, media, embassies, alumni, family and friends were astonished by the inspiring collection.
Among those on the guest list were representatives from UK brand Julien Macdonald, British Malaysian Association, and Matrade.
This year, students and designers’ journey to London Fashion Week 2019 stage began in 2018 when they sourced materials from their home countries to make the garments. They went to countries such as Botswana, Lesotho, Indonesia, Iran and of course, Malaysia, to find the right materials to inject into the collection.
The event was in partnership with Toni & Guy, Kryolan Make Up, along with Malaysian brands Wanderlust & Co and Saadiah Aziz who provided stunning Sabahan traditional accessories.
The university’s involvement is a continuation of presenting Asian and African cultures to a western audience.
Since the first show in 2012, Limkokwing University has incorporated rich cultural prints from the countries where the University’s campuses are located to extravagant accessories and high-end looks to highlight the values of Asian and African cultures to a global audience.
For more than a decade Limkokwing University under the tutelage and direction of Datuk Tiffanee Marie Lim, has showcased world-class collections in Osaka, Chengdu, Cambodia, Botswana, Jakarta, Paris, London, Singapore, Sri Lanka and of course, Malaysia.
Additionally, the garments created by alumni and student designers of Limkokwing University have received high acclaim from Vogue UK, Harper’s Bazaar, Singapore Fashion Week.
Furthermore, clothes from “Date Night”, Limkokwing University’s 2018 London Fashion Week, was featured in the second season of American Beauty Star, a beauty competition featuring Beyonce’s makeup artist, Sir John and hosted by supermodel, Ashley Graham.
